Pineapple-Raisin Nut Bread

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Bake: 50 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Jeanne Perdue, Houston, Texas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

This sweet, dark bread from Jeanne Perdue of Houston, Texas has a nice level of spice that makes it perfect for the holiday season. It would be great for brunch or as an after-school snack for kids.

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Pineapple-Raisin Nut Bread

Yield:2 loaves (12 slices each)
Prep:15 min
Cook:50 min

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon rum extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 3/4 cup raisins
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugars, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cloves. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, pineapple, eggs and extract. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pecans and raisins.
  2. Spoon into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 325° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
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